Should social media be our new public square?
Aside from posting, social media has become the go-to place for many to get their news, views and overall information, and for communicating them.
4d ago
Moscow terror attack and its aftermath
Putin has been widely credited for bringing security and some semblance of order to Russia after the turbulent decade that followed the collapse of the USSR, however, this attack may shatter some of that confidence.
3w ago
CAA and its effects on Indian secularism and regional stability
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
1m ago
'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'
"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."
1m ago
Roadmap for banking reforms: Old wine in a new bottle?
In February 2019, the central bank lowered the timeframe to three years from five years. And what has that achieved?
2m ago
On the road to the trillionaire’s club
Today, Bangladesh boasts an impressive GDP size of $455.2 billion, estimated to be the 33rd biggest economy in the world in nominal terms, and is ranked 25th in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP).
2m ago
What haunts us at night
People really are struggling beyond any comprehension to get by—at least for you and me.
3m ago
‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’
Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.
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December 24, 2023
How do we describe the upcoming election?
With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”
October 6, 2023
Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial
The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.
July 31, 2023
Why is the truth so important?
With scientific progress and the advent of advanced technology, the methods of population control, particularly through the use of information control, emotional manipulation, and mass surveillance have become predominant.
July 3, 2023
How Bangladesh can benefit by joining BRICS
In April this year, South Africa’s BRICS ambassador Anil Sooklal told Bloomberg that a long list of nations were now looking to join the bloc.
June 19, 2023
Has the ruling party finally met its match?
The ruling party would be well-advised to change its ways and try to make the people its main source of strength through good governance, by returning power to the people and making amends for its past mistakes.
June 12, 2023
Yes, Bangladesh’s sovereign rating being downgraded is a big deal
With all the problems Bangladesh has right now, Moody’s downgrading of its sovereign rating is one of the worst things that could have happened.
May 31, 2023
To end inequality, stop pandering to plunderers
Addressing many of our economic problems is proving to be difficult not mainly for economic reasons, but because of political ones.
May 22, 2023
‘Will the budget be made to satisfy the people or the vested groups?’
Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, executive chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), discusses the upcoming national budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star.
May 2, 2023
Titas doesn't have the budget to fix all gas leaks – so it ignores them
Through the April 24 incident, we came very close to some major accidents.
April 29, 2023
The inspiring story of Nijer Bolar Moto Ekta Golpo Foundation
In an interview with The Daily Star, Iqbal Bahar Zahid talks about how his foundation seeks to help Bangladeshis become entrepreneurs, and improve their lives and the society.
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